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Post by Virgil Showlion on Aug 23, 2013 19:26:40 GMT -5
A compelling presentation on the need for sleep by Dr. Russell Foster. www.ted.com/talks/russell_foster_why_do_we_sleep.htmlThe presentation drags a little a times, but does a good job of pointing out why the attitude of "I'll sleep as little as I can get away with" is hurting your mind and your health. Have a good weekend, all. |
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Post by Colleenz on Aug 23, 2013 19:28:44 GMT -5
So if I sleep as much as I can I will be as smart as Virgil! Good to know  |
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Aug 23, 2013 19:36:10 GMT -5
The audio on the video was pretty tinny - which didn't help understanding his Scottish brogue - which I generally can. 
It was hypnotizing just listening to the steady drone. I'm starting to feel a tad sleee...
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Aug 23, 2013 21:04:04 GMT -5
Ha! That's totally not true. I'm only stupid. Wait...
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Post by mmhmm on Aug 23, 2013 21:06:34 GMT -5
Not fat, no stress. Stupid I can live with. I've had lots of practice!  |
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Post by steff on Aug 23, 2013 22:50:57 GMT -5
Until I'm 6 feet under, I don't need no bed
Gonna live while I'm alive, I'll sleep when I'm dead...
name that tune..... LOL
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Post by mmhmm on Aug 23, 2013 22:53:09 GMT -5
Until I'm 6 feet under, I don't need no bed Gonna live while I'm alive, I'll sleep when I'm dead... name that tune..... LOL I'll Sleep When I'm Dead - Bon Jovi Love it! |
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Post by steff on Aug 23, 2013 22:56:24 GMT -5
Until I'm 6 feet under, I don't need no bed Gonna live while I'm alive, I'll sleep when I'm dead... name that tune..... LOL I'll Sleep When I'm Dead - Bon Jovi Love it!  I'm under my headphones blasting my eardrums tonight & just heard it play a little while ago... |
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Aug 24, 2013 1:12:35 GMT -5
mmhmm beat me to it - I was just going to say Bon Jovi.
I've been playing YouTube videos in another window while I cruise the web tonight.  It's nice to have some background music.
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Aug 25, 2013 20:18:20 GMT -5
I've known people who don't need to sleep. It became a competition between my twin nephews on how much they could fit into a day. Hunt and fish before work. Pure nuts but they are both successful.
I must have my sleep or I turn into a zombie. I get a weird stare like I am asleep sitting up or even standing if I'm not moving around.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2013 23:19:43 GMT -5
Geeze Virgil, did you have to call me names? I can't help it if I am not getting enough sleep! No need for name calling.  |
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Post by Virgil Showlion on Aug 26, 2013 0:40:18 GMT -5
Geeze Virgil, did you have to call me names? I can't help it if I am not getting enough sleep! No need for name calling. Dr. Foster uses "obese", "reduced mental performance", "heightened stress levels" and other such euphemisms during the talk, but the thread title is essentially what his presentation is about. I should also include "sick". Apparently sleeplessness, sleep disruption, and mental illness go together like EE and shiny things. |
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Post by mmhmm on Aug 26, 2013 0:45:16 GMT -5
Or, you have a mother who has her days and nights mixed up at the moment, so you're up later and sleep later. He forgot that one. |
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Aug 26, 2013 0:47:37 GMT -5
Throw in insomnia and you have me in the mix too.
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Post by Virgil Showlion on Aug 26, 2013 0:51:54 GMT -5
The trouble with this research is that if somebody tells you you're fat and lazy, there's no longer a good answer to the question "Should I sleep more?"  |
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